Manchester United Academy Recruitment Chief Departs

Luke Fedorenko to Transition to Major Football Agency

The restructuring of Manchester United’s staff at Carrington continues, as academy recruitment chief Luke Fedorenko prepares to leave the club. The 35-year-old is reportedly set to join a prominent football agency, according to sources from the Athletic.

Fedorenko’s Impact at United

Luke Fedorenko has been a part of Manchester United since 2017, playing a crucial role in the substantial enhancement of talent within the academy across various age groups. His journey at the club began after he moved from Sheffield United, quickly ascending through the ranks.

• Initially served as the lead scout for players aged nine to eleven.
• Advanced to the position of head of local recruitment in 2021.
• Became head of academy recruitment in 2023.

Fedorenko was instrumental in the acquisitions of young talents, such as Chido Obi and JJ Gabriel, demonstrating his significant influence over the past 18 months.